I'm getting encouragement from Shannon's writing, as I often do. She chooses to be positive in the face of adversity, of which she has faced a lot this year and in her life. If Shannon can do it, you and I can too - this is her message I believe.

Maybe it’s your negative attitude limiting your success? I see you’ve responded to many comments here, you should focus on your writing rather than getting irate about someone else’s success and encouragement.